Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe.   Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 3, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.   This position is based on site for a hybrid role in Gilbert, AZ This is not a remote/telecommuting position. No relocation will be provided.   Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Ensure the right materials are available for production and delivered on time. • Review on hand vs. required material; prioritize needs, set inventory levels, and plan where materials should be sent. • Use MRP (Material Requirements Planning) to compare demand and supply for purchased parts, identify shortages, and update plans and orders as inventory changes. • Support product changes across the lifecycle, including new launches, production ramp-ups, and end-of-life phase-outs. • Partner with Program Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Procurement to solve problems, meet build/test schedules, and communicate current/potential shortages and their impact. • Participate in make/buy process, long-term capacity, and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management and product-line management   If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!   Basic Qualifications: • A bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in supply chain or inventory/material/production planning. Or in lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience in supply chain or inventory/material/production planning. • Experience using MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) to manage demand, supply, and inventory • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas) for analyzing demand, inventory, and capacity data • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance   Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in aerospace/defense or other complex, regulated manufacturing environment • Experience using data‑visualization tools such as Power BI and/or Tableau to create reports and dashboards that support decision‑making Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and cu

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